Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC is a DET-licensed physical gold trading company in Dubai. Selected qualified counterparties are invited to participate in our trading operations on a bilateral, documented, and fully transparent commercial basis.
This is not a fund. Not a financial product. Not a collective investment scheme. It is a bilateral commercial arrangement — grounded in real gold, real transactions, and real documentation.
Trade Finance Co-Investment
USD 2,500,000
Minimum participation
Medium-Duration Co-Investment
USD 5,000,000
Minimum participation
Physical Gold Accumulation
USD 10,000,000
Minimum participation
Commercial participation is available to qualifying businesses, family offices, and individuals with a minimum USD 2,500,000 commercial capacity. All counterparties undergo full AML/CFT due diligence as required under UAE law prior to any arrangement being confirmed.
Minimum Participation Thresholds
Minimum thresholds apply to all arrangements. All counterparties undergo full AML/CFT due diligence prior to confirmation. Specific commercial terms are discussed privately following NDA execution.
Trade Finance Co-Investment
USD 2.5M
Minimum participation
For HNIs and family offices. Transaction-specific. Revolving capital structure. Semi-annual or annual distributions. Principal returned at maturity.
Medium-Duration Co-Investment
USD 5M
Minimum participation
For UHNIs and family offices. 18–36 month tenure. Revolving capital. Semi-annual or annual distributions. Priority access and enhanced reporting. Principal at maturity.
Physical Gold Accumulation
USD 10M
Minimum participation
For family offices and wealth preservation mandates. Client-directed. Fully allocated physical gold in your name. Open-ended. Physical delivery available at any time.
Institutional arrangements (USD 10M+) are available on bespoke terms — contact our participation desk directly at trade@goldbrick.ae. All specific commercial terms disclosed privately under mutual NDA.
Gold Brick is not a fund manager. We are a gold trading operator. When a qualified counterparty participates in our business, their capital is deployed into specific, identified, documented commercial trading cycles — not entrusted to a pool.
Revolving capital structure: Your capital is deployed once and remains fully working across consecutive trading cycles for the full agreed tenure. Net trading margins from each cycle accumulate and are distributed to you at agreed intervals — semi-annually or annually. Your principal is returned at maturity. This continuous deployment is what enables commercially attractive returns — capital active across multiple cycles per year, never sitting idle between redeployments.
Gold Brick identifies and contracts gold doré from licensed exporters in West Africa. Each source is supported by a government mineral export certificate and full OECD chain-of-custody documentation. Nothing enters our supply chain without verified origin papers.
The counterparty's capital funds the procurement of a specific, identified quantity of gold. Supplier identity, gold weight, assay schedule, and delivery timeline are all specified in the trade finance agreement at the point of commitment. There is no pooling of counterparty funds.
Gold is received in Dubai under UAE Customs declaration (Code: AE1132396) and delivered to independent assay partners — SGS Middle East or Bureau Veritas — for fineness and weight verification. The assay certificate is shared with the counterparty within five business days of receipt.
Doré is delivered to Etihad Gold Refinery or Emirates Gold Refinery — both DMCC-licensed — for processing to .9999 fineness. Bars are cast, serialised, and certified. Independent refinery intake confirmation is issued and shared with the counterparty.
Certified bars are sold to verified institutional buyers at LBMA-referenced premiums. The sale is invoiced, documented, and settled in USD. Revenue is booked and the net trading margin from that cycle calculated.
The cycle's net margin is added to the accumulated return pool. Revenue is immediately re-deployed into the next cycle — capital remains fully working. At each agreed distribution date, the accumulated net margin is paid to the counterparty. At maturity, the full principal is returned.
Specific commercial outcomes — margin share, timing, and thresholds — are disclosed privately following NDA execution. They do not appear on this page.
The diagram below traces every stage of the physical gold trading cycle — from capital deployment through procurement, assay, refinery processing, institutional sale, and periodic distribution. Capital remains deployed across all cycles throughout the tenure.
Financing counterparty
HNI / UHNI / Family Office / Institution
Operator — revolving facility
Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC · Dubai, UAE · DET 806677
Supply chain & buyers
Licensed Supplier · UAE Refinery · Institutional Buyer
Mutual NDA signed. Full KYC/EDD. Sanctions screening per UAE AML/CFT (GMLMOEC467872254).
HNI/UHNI ↔ Gold Brick
Revolving Trade Finance Agreement signed. Tenure, distribution schedule, and collateral terms confirmed.
HNI/UHNI ↔ Gold Brick
Partner/Client transfers USD via MT103. Facility activated. Capital remains deployed for full tenure — not returned between cycles.
Partner/Client → Gold Brick · stays deployed
Revolving facility begins
Each cycle 15 days. Capital re-deploys immediately after each sale. 24 cycles/year generate aggregate return. Capital never idle.
Gold Brick contracts a licensed West African supplier. Government mineral export certificate and OECD documentation obtained.
Gold Brick → Supplier
Insured shipment to Dubai. UAE Customs declaration filed (Code AE1132396). Delivery confirmed.
West Africa → Dubai
SGS Middle East or Bureau Veritas conducts independent assay. Certificate issued and shared within 5 business days.
SGS / Bureau Veritas
Doré refined to .9999 at Etihad Gold or Emirates Refinery (DMCC-licensed). Serial-numbered bars cast and certified.
Etihad Gold / Emirates Refinery
Certified bars sold at LBMA-referenced premium. Revenue received. Net cycle margin added to accumulated return pool.
Gold Brick → Buyer
Periodic Return Distribution — Net Cycle Margin Paid to HNI/UHNI
At each agreed distribution date, Gold Brick calculates the aggregate net trading margin across all completed cycles in the period. The HNI/UHNI receives their agreed share as a cash payment via MT103. The HNI/UHNI's principal is NOT returned at this stage — it remains deployed to continue funding subsequent cycles. A distribution statement with cycle-by-cycle breakdown is issued at each distribution date.
Final trading cycle completes. Net margin for the final period calculated. Full performance summary for entire tenure prepared.
Full principal returned via MT103. Final period net margin paid simultaneously. Complete documentation pack: all cycle assay certs, Customs declarations, refinery records, and settlement statements.
Gold Brick → Client · Facility Closed
Why this works
Capital deployed once works across 24 cycles per year. Returns paid from accumulated margin without touching working capital. Every cycle adds to the HNI/UHNI's return, with full documentation throughout.
Flow summary across tenure
The Client's principal is deployed once and works across consecutive trading cycles for the full tenure. Each cycle generates net trading margin. Accumulated margin is distributed periodically without touching working capital. At maturity, full principal is returned with the final distribution.
Illustrative purposes only. Commercial outcomes not guaranteed. Source country held confidential. Not an offer of any financial product. Specific terms disclosed privately under NDA.
Global central banks purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold in both 2022 and 2023 — the highest annual accumulation since 1967. The buyers are the central banks of China, India, Turkey, Poland, and across Sub-Saharan Africa — nations actively diversifying reserve assets out of USD-denominated instruments and into physical gold. This is a generational reallocation of reserve management doctrine. Demand for verifiable, delivery-ready physical gold is rising faster than the supply chain can accommodate. Companies embedded at the source end of that supply chain — with documented supply relationships, licensed refinery access, and compliant logistics — occupy a position of structural scarcity value.
Gold trades simultaneously in the paper market — COMEX futures, ETF units, LBMA unallocated accounts — and the physical market: serial-numbered bars, documented doré, and allocated vault positions. During periods of institutional stress, these markets diverge. In early 2025, COMEX-settled futures and physical delivery gold diverged by more than USD 50 per troy ounce. An operator in the physical market, with direct access to mine-origin supply and licensed refinery processing, benefits from the premium that physically-settled, documented gold commands precisely when paper gold instruments are under stress.
West Africa produces over 300 tonnes of gold annually from licensed mine operations. An increasing proportion transits through Dubai — where zero import/export duty, a DMCC-licensed refinery ecosystem, and direct airline connections create the most cost-efficient gold processing environment in the eastern hemisphere. Dubai-refined gold flows to India, Southeast Asia, and GCC institutional buyers. Gold Brick operates at the origination point of this corridor — with refinery access at Etihad Gold and Emirates Refinery. The margin we capture exists regardless of whether gold is at USD 2,500 or USD 5,000 per troy ounce.
Gold Brick's own analysis based on operational experience and publicly available market data. Does not constitute investment advice. Counterparties should conduct independent market assessment.
Who We Work With
Gold Brick engages with three counterparty profiles. Each profile maps to a specific arrangement structure with documentation, reporting cadence, and commercial scope tailored to that tier.
HNI
USD 2.5M+
Commercial capacity
Bilateral physical gold trade exposure outside traditional fund or ETF structures.
Arrangement
Trade Finance Co-Investment
UHNI / Family Offices
USD 5M+
Commercial capacity
Structured physical gold exposure with full documentation and reporting.
Arrangement
Multi-cycle co-investment or physical accumulation
Institutions
USD 10M+
Commercial capacity
Bespoke structures including off-take integration and joint venture arrangements.
Arrangement
Bespoke — JV, off-take, or structured co-investment
Commercial Arrangements
Arrangements are tailored to each counterparty's commercial profile, capacity, and objectives. Specific terms — commercial outcomes, documentation framework, and minimum thresholds — are discussed privately following NDA execution.
Transaction-Linked · Short to Medium Duration · Asset-Backed
For HNIs and family offices seeking defined bilateral exposure
Multi-Cycle · Revolving Capital · Priority Access
For UHNIs and family offices seeking structured medium-term returns
Open Duration · Allocated Ownership · Client-Controlled
For investors seeking direct allocated physical gold ownership
Engagement Process
A structured, five-step process from private introduction to fully documented commercial arrangement.
All engagements begin with a private introduction — through a mutual intermediary, direct approach from our team, or an enquiry submitted through this page. Submit your details below and we will contact you within one business day.
Both parties execute a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement. We share our Company Profile and Transaction Framework document — a detailed overview of our trading model, operational infrastructure, current pipeline, and commercial terms on which we engage counterparties.
All counterparties undergo full KYC and, where applicable, Enhanced Due Diligence as required under UAE AML/CFT regulations (Registration GMLMOEC467872254). Gold Brick's own regulatory documentation — AML registration, DET licence, compliance register — is provided to you during this process as standard.
The bilateral Revolving Trade Finance Agreement is prepared and reviewed by both parties. We strongly encourage independent legal review before execution. The agreement specifies: the facility amount, tenure, distribution schedule, commercial outcome framework, collateral arrangement, reporting schedule, and exit terms.
Capital is deployed into the first identified trading cycle. Vault confirmation of the gold collateral position is shared within five business days. Assay certificates, Customs documentation, and refinery intake confirmations are shared per cycle. Distribution statements issued at each distribution date. The managing director is directly accessible throughout the tenure.
Comparison
Understand how a bilateral commercial arrangement in physical gold differs from ETFs, digital gold apps, and jewellery — across ownership, custody, professional trading discipline, and regulatory framework.
| Feature | GoldBrick (Physical Trading) | Gold ETFs | Digital Gold Apps | Jewellery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Asset | (Indirect) | |||
| Direct Ownership | Limited | |||
| Storage Included | Fund-based | Platform-based | ||
| Professional Trading | ||||
| AML & Compliance | Strong | Regulated | Varies |
Physical gold trading is a relationship business built on trust, documentation, and operational discipline. The person you engage with is the same person who sources the gold, manages the refinery relationship, signs the Customs documentation, and holds regulatory responsibility for every transaction.
Managing Director & MLRO
Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
Moses Jayaraj is the Managing Director, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and sole beneficial owner of Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC. He has over five years of direct operational experience in physical gold trading, with hands-on involvement in West African supply chain development, UAE refinery partnerships, and institutional buyer relationships across the GCC, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Gold Brick was established under DET Licence 806677 and has operated continuously since its founding. Moses built and maintains the company's full AML/CFT compliance programme — including a fifteen-register operational compliance framework, staff operations manual, and MLRO sanctions screening certificates — to standards reviewed and accepted by the UAE Ministry of Economy. The company's AML registration (GMLMOEC467872254) is current and verifiable through the UAE government portal.
Operationally, Moses manages active supply relationships with government-certified mineral exporters in West Africa, established refinery intake arrangements with Etihad Gold and Emirates Refinery, and documented institutional buyer transactions evidenced by UAE Customs declarations. His direct engagement in every stage of the trading cycle means that a financing counterparty's capital is managed by the same person who built and understands every link in the chain.
Full professional biography, credentials, and identity documentation are available to qualifying counterparties as part of the private due diligence package, provided under mutual NDA.
| Role | Managing Director & MLRO — Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC |
| DET Trade Licence | 806677 — UAE Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai |
| AML/CFT Registration | GMLMOEC467872254 — UAE National AML/CFT Programme |
| UAE Customs Code | AE1132396 — all inbound gold shipments declared |
| VAT Registration | TIN 100569836800003 — Federal Tax Authority |
| Experience | 5+ years physical gold trading — West Africa to Dubai to institutional buyers |
| Refinery access | Etihad Gold Refinery & Emirates Gold Refinery — active trading relationships |
| Compliance standard | UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 / Cabinet Decision No. 134 of 2025 |
Capital Security
Security is not a statement of intent — it is a structure. Every arrangement is backed by named counterparties, documented in specific legal agreements, and verifiable by the financing counterparty at any point. We name our vault partner, our assay house, our insurer, and our legal framework.
| Security Element | Specific Arrangement |
|---|---|
| Vault custody | DMCC-licensed vault facility, Dubai — name disclosed at onboarding |
| Independent assay | SGS Middle East / Bureau Veritas — independent of Gold Brick |
| In-transit insurance | Lloyd’s of London framework — per-shipment, all routes |
| In-vault insurance | Lloyd’s of London framework — confirmed at onboarding |
| Legal agreement | Revolving Trade Finance Agreement — UAE law, English, international arbitration |
| Inventory verification | Quarterly third-party report issued to all counterparties |
| Customs traceability | All inbound shipments formally declared to UAE Customs |
| AML/CFT screening | All counterparties and suppliers screened: OFAC, UN, UAE, EU lists |
| Refinery oversight | Etihad Gold & Emirates Gold Refinery — both DMCC-licensed |
Regulatory Alignment
Gold Brick operates with a strong focus on regulatory alignment and transparency — UAE AML/CFT registered, DET-licensed, and screened against every major sanctions list.
Participation is subject to internal approval and compliance clearance under our UAE AML/CFT registration with the Ministry of Economy.
Gold Brick is suitable for participants who:
Gold Brick does not provide investment advice. Participation in physical gold trading involves commercial and market risks. Participants are encouraged to conduct independent assessments before engaging.
Engagements begin with a private introduction. Submit your interest below and a member of the Gold Brick team will contact you within one business day. All discussions are strictly confidential and conducted under mutual NDA.
Within 1 business day (Sun–Thu, 09:00–18:00 GST)
Nothing on this page constitutes an offer of any financial product, security, or collective investment scheme. Commercial arrangements are bilateral and discussed privately under NDA.
Please read the following carefully before proceeding
Not a Collective Investment Scheme or Public Offering
This is not a collective investment scheme or public offering. Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC does not accept deposits from the public or manage client funds as a regulated investment manager.
Licensing and Regulatory Authority
Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC is licensed by Dubai DET (Department of Economy and Tourism) for gold trading and does not hold a licence from SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority), DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority), or FSRA (Financial Services Regulatory Authority) to operate public funds or manage client portfolios.
Private Corporate Funding Arrangements
Any capital arrangements are private, negotiated corporate funding or shareholder financing into our operating business, and are offered only to a limited number of professional counterparties.
Regulatory Notice
Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC is a physical gold trading company licensed in the UAE (License No. 806677, Ministry of Economy, Dubai - DET). The arrangements described on this website are private commercial participation structures and do not constitute regulated investment products, securities, collective investment schemes, or deposit-taking activities.
Private Commercial Arrangement
Participation is offered strictly on a private, non-public basis and involves commercial and market risks, including potential loss of capital. These are not regulated financial products or securities.
No Guaranteed Returns
All performance outcomes are linked to underlying physical gold trading activities and market conditions. Returns are not fixed, guaranteed, or assured and may vary or be nil. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Risk Warning
All participation involves market risk. The value of gold and related activities can fluctuate based on global market conditions, economic factors, and geopolitical events. Participants may receive less than their initial capital.
Regulatory Compliance
Gold Brick Gold Trading LLC operates under UAE regulations including AML/CFT requirements (Registration: GMLMOEC467872254). All programs comply with applicable UAE commercial and trade regulations.
Suitability
These participation programs are designed for High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs), Family Offices, and Institutional Participants only. Minimum participation thresholds apply. These programs may not be suitable for all participants.
Professional Advice Recommended
We strongly recommend consulting with qualified financial, tax, and legal advisors before entering any commercial arrangement. This material does not constitute financial advice and is provided for informational purposes only.
Liquidity Considerations
Participation programs have specific tenure periods and early withdrawal terms. Liquidity may be limited during the participation period. Please review all terms and conditions before participating.
Important: By proceeding with participation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these disclosures and risks. For complete terms and conditions, please contact our Private Participation desk at trade@goldbrick.ae
